The Courtship. Lynna Banning

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      “This does not make sense, Mr. Wilder.

      “It is to your advantage that I fail in this venture. Why in the world would you offer help?” asked Jane.

      Rydell took a single step toward her and reached out. “Been askin’ myself that question all morning.”

      “And what is your answer to that question?” Jane’s voice had steadied, but it dropped to a whisper.

      “Damn—darned if I know,” he admitted. And before he knew what he was doing, he closed his fingers around her upper arm. She didn’t move, just looked at him. Unable to help himself, he pulled her toward him. And his mouth found hers.

      Her lips were warm. He’d never known such excruciating sweetness. Instinctively he broke free. He didn’t think he could stop if he didn’t call a halt now.

      “You’re right, this doesn’t make sense,” he breathed against her temple. “No sense at all.”

      The Courtship

      Harlequin Historical #613

      Praise for Lynna Banning’s previous titles

      The Law and Miss Hardisson

      “…fresh and charming…a sweet and funny yet poignant story.”

      —Romantic Times

      Plum Creek Bride

      “…pathos and humor blend in a plot that glows with perception and dignity.”

      —Affaire de Coeur

      Wildwood

      “5

.”

      —Heartland Critiques

      Western Rose

      “…warm, wonderful and witty—a winning combination from a bright new talent.”

      —Award-winning author Theresa Michaels

      #611 MY LADY’S PLEASURE

      Julia Justiss

      #612 THE DARK KNIGHT

      Tori Phillips

      #614 THE PERFECT WIFE

      Mary Burton

      The Courtship

      Lynna Banning

      

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      Lynna Banning

      Western Rose #310

      Wildwood #374

      Lost Acres Bride #437

      Plum Creek Bride #474

      The Law and Miss Hardisson #537

      The Courtship #613

      Dedication

      For my mother, Mary Elizabeth Banning Yarnes

      Acknowledgments

      With grateful appreciation to Jean Louise Banning, Suzanne Barrett, David Woolston and my agent, Pattie Steele-Perkins

      Contents

       Chapter One

       Chapter Two

       Chapter Three

       Chapter Four

       Chapter Five

       Chapter Six

       Chapter Seven

       Chapter Eight

       Chapter Nine

       Chapter Ten

       Chapter Eleven

       Chapter Twelve

       Chapter Thirteen

       Chapter Fourteen

       Chapter Fifteen

       Chapter Sixteen

       Chapter Seventeen

       Chapter Eighteen

       Chapter Nineteen

       Chapter Twenty

       Chapter Twenty-One

       Chapter Twenty-Two

       Chapter Twenty-Three

       Chapter Twenty-Four

       Chapter Twenty-Five

       Chapter

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